Judge Says Disabled Can Bring Suit to Trial
By Marsha Shuler
Advocate Capitol News Bureau
May 19, 2011
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/Judge-says-disabled-can-bring-suit-to-trial.html
Nell Hahn, Director of Litigation and Systems Advocacy, is quoted in this article.
Attorney Argues Cuts to Service No Violation: DHH Chief Sued Over Changes
By Joe Gyan Jr,
Advocate Staff Writer
April 21, 2011
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/Attorney-argues-cuts-to-service-no-violation.html
Nell Hahn, Director of Litigation and Systems Advocacy, is quoted in this article.
Justice Opposes DHH Cuts
By Marsha Shuler
Advocate Capitol News Bureau
April 20, 2011
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/Justice-opposes-DHH-cuts.html
Nell Hahn, Director of Litigation and Systems Advocacy, is quoted in this article.
DHH Hears Revamp Issues
by Marsha Shuler
Advocate Capitol News Bureau
March 31, 2011
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/DDH-hears-revamp-issues.html
Stephen Kaufman, Administrative and Legislative Support Specialist, is quoted in this article.
Coordinated System of Care to Streamline State Services & Help Louisiana's At-Risk Youth
By Press Release
KATC Channel 3
March 3, 2011
Nell Hahn, Director of Litigation and Systems Advocacy, is quoted in this article.
Problems, Confusion Noted in Program to Aid Disabled
By Marsha Shuler
Advocate Capitol News Bureau
February 16, 2011
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/Problems-confusion-noted-in-program-to-aid-disabled.html
Nell Hahn, Director of Litigation and Systems Advocacy, is quoted in this article.
Where The Sidewalk Ends
By Leah Askarinam
The Tulane Hullabaloo
January 28, 2011
http://thehullabaloo.com/2011/01/28/where-the-sidewalk-ends/
Charles Tubre, Systems Advocate, is quoted in this article.
Abuse Cases Stymie Prosecutors When Victims Are Disabled
By Billy Gunn
Town Talk
December 19, 2010
http://www.thetowntalk.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=201012190306
Lois Simpson, AC Executive Director, and Beth DeBlanc, Lead Institutional Rights Advocate are quoted in this article.
Our View: Above all, Louisiana must protect the disabled residents in its care.
Town Talk Staff opinion piece referencing above article
December 19, 2010
http://www.thetowntalk.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=201012190331
AC Investigative Report "Beyond Repair: An Investigation into Serious Abuse and Death at Northeast Supports and Services"
Jindal Plan Fast-tracks Service Cuts
By Marsha Shuler
Advocate Capitol News Bureau
December 7, 2010
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/111425139.html
Nell Hahn, Director of Litigation, is quoted in this article.
Tony Keck, DHH Deputy Secretary, Letter to the Editor regarding above article
December 16, 2010
http://www.2theadvocate.com/opinion/111972279.html?showAll=y&c=y
Lois Simpson, AC Executive Director, response to Mr. Keck's letter
December 20, 2010
http://www.2theadvocate.com/opinion/112166604.html?showAll=y&c=y
Most Wanted Merriment And All That Jazz
By Nell Nolan
Times-Picayune
November 3, 2010
http://www.nola.com/living/t-p/index.ssf?/base/living-16/1288761608260480.xml&coll=1
Coverage of the Advocacy Center Awards Ceremony
No Boundaries Tennis Tournament 2010
No Boundaries Tennis Tournament 2010
Suit fights reduction in at-home health aid
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/latest/103687294.html?showAll=y&c=y
Cuts in home care spur a class action
http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/capital/index.ssf?/base/news-8/1285309894302970.xml&coll=1
Nell Hahn, Director of Litigation, is quoted in this article.
Housing Complex Plan for the Homeless
Kim Holden
Fox 8 New Orleans
September 18, 2010
http://www.fox8live.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?articleID=21383
Charles Tubre, Systems Advocacy Specialist was interviewed in this story.
Election hotline available for people with disabilities
Leesville Daily Leader
Posted Aug 27, 2010
Susan Meyer, Managing Attorney and Stephanie Patrick, Director of Outreach and Training are quoted in this article.
August 12, 2010
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/100503964.html
Lois Simpson, AC Executive Director, and Nell Hahn, Director of Litigation are quoted in this article.
Funding cuts hit Pinecrest: Some disabled patients will be moved out to make room
By Billy Gunn
Town Talk
8/1/10
Lois Simpson, Advocacy Center Executive Director is quoted in this article.
Available from the archives for a fee.
Wheelchair ramps for New Orleans entertainment venues promoted by former mayoral candidate
By Dan Lawton, Contributing writer
Times Picayune
7/29/10
http://www.nola.com/drink/index.ssf/2010/07/wheelchair_ramps_for_new_orlea.html
Lois Simpson, Advocacy Center Executive Director is quoted in this article.
Kenner woman sues Jefferson Parish to get better access for disabled voters
By Paul Purpura, The Times-Picayune
June 08, 2010, 4:18PM
Advocacy Center Managing Attorney Susan Meyers is quoted in this article.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/06/kenner_woman_sues_jefferson_pa.html
Scavenger Caregivers
New Orleans City Business (Subscription Required)
By Richard Webster
POSTED: 10:19 AM Monday, January 25, 2010
AC Executive Director Lois Simpson is quoted in this article.
http://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2010/01/25/scavenger-caregivers
(Subscription Required)
Suit alleges local doctor discriminated
AC Managing Attorney Susan Meyers is quoted in this article.
http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20091223/ARTICLES/912239975
Suit: SU campus lacks handicap accessibility
By
BILL LODGE
Advocate staff writer
Published: Sep 26, 2009
AC Managing Attorney Susan Meyers is quoted in this article.
Center accused of acute abuse
T. Scott Boatright, Reporter, Ruston Daily Leader
06-10-2009
Advocacy Center Executive Director Lois Simpson is quoted in this article.
Ticket Fight Reveals Handicap Parking Problems - Man Pushes For Better Marking, Maintenance Of Spaces
POSTED: 10:16 am CDT March 9, 2009
WDSU
AC Managing Attorney Susan Meyers is quoted in this article.
Child advocates want standards review
By
SARAH CHACKO
Advocate Capitol News Bureau
Published: Jan 17, 2009
La. fails to ensure health and safety of its children
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Louisiana Weekly
AC Executive Director Lois Simpson and Director of Outreach and Training Stephanie Patrick are quoted in this article.
http://www.louisianaweekly.com/news.php?viewStory=136
Report: Group homes open despite violations
By SARAH CHACKO
AC Executive Director Lois Simpson and Director of Litigation Nell Hahn are quoted in this article.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/politics/21042079.html?index=14&c=y
Report blasts juvenile group-home care
By Jan Moller, The Times-Picayune
June 24, 2008
http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2008/06/report_blasts_juvenile_groupho.html
Louisiana Advocacy Center Helping Hurricane Katrina Evacuees with Disabilities
By Nell Hahn, Director of Litigation and Systems Advocacy
Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities, Issue 2: Spring 2006
http://www.disabilitypreparedness.gov/news/spring2006/evacuees.htm